PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Coughlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiko Kaluma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coughlan comes to the ring accompanied by Infinite Mass-Enter The Dragon. Kiko Kaluma is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Coughlan
vs
Kaluma

159 cm
28
139 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
140 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Coughlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kiko Kaluma!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coughlan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coughlan misses with the combination.
Kaluma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coughlan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaluma somewhat.
Coughlan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaluma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coughlan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaluma somewhat.
Coughlan looks to land a right hand but Kaluma moved out of range.
Kaluma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richard Coughlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiko Kaluma.
Coughlan throws a hook but Kaluma blocks it.
Coughlan scores with a three punch combo!
Coughlan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coughlan blocks the body kick.
Kaluma slips a jab and a cross from Coughlan.
Kaluma shoots in but no luck this time.
Coughlan throws out a loose jab but Kaluma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richard Coughlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coughlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaluma is just out of range.
Coughlan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice cross by Coughlan.
Coughlan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kaluma's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice takedown defense from Coughlan. No joy for Kaluma on that attempt.
Kaluma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coughlan.
Kaluma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coughlan.
Coughlan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coughlan thuds his right hand into Kaluma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaluma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coughlan swivels and escapes.
Coughlan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coughlan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaluma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters circling - Coughlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaluma slips a straight right by Coughlan.
Kaluma ducks under a wild hook from Coughlan.
Decent striking displayed by Coughlan there.
Kaluma tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Coughlan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coughlan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kaluma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coughlan tries to avoid it but Kaluma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coughlan to the ground. Coughlan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaluma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coughlan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaluma somewhat.
Coughlan throws a series of strikes that have Kaluma backpedaling.
Kaluma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaluma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good exchange - Coughlan coming out on top.
Coughlan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaluma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coughlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaluma looks winded!
Coughlan lands a jab.
Kaluma is trying desperately to land a takedown but Coughlan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kaluma.
Coughlan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coughlan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coughlan connects with a single shot there.
Kaluma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coughlan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaluma tries to move into range but Coughlan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaluma takes one to the side of the head.
Coughlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaluma shoots in looking for a takedown. Coughlan tries to sprawl out of it but Kaluma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Coughlan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Coughlan.
Kaluma moves away from the strike by Coughlan.
Coughlan cracks a nice hook into Kaluma's ribs.
Coughlan throws a series of punches but Kaluma moves out of range.
Coughlan throws a jab when Kaluma was well out of range.
Kaluma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coughlan pinned against the ropes. Coughlan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kaluma takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma shoots in looking for a takedown but Coughlan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaluma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coughlan throws a hook but Kaluma avoids it easily.
Coughlan lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Left hook, right uppercut from Coughlan.
Coughlan looks to land a left hand but Kaluma moved out of range nicely.
Coughlan lands a jab-cross combination.
A big right from Coughlan misses.
Kaluma avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Coughlan misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coughlan throws out a loose jab but Kaluma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Coughlan misses.
Coughlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coughlan lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Coughlan dominated that round.
That's time! Coughlan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Coughlan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coughlan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaluma's head.
Coughlan misses with a body shot.
Kaluma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coughlan's waist but Coughlan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaluma off to one side.
Coughlan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coughlan throws a body punch but Kaluma moves out of range.
Kaluma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Coughlan.
Kaluma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coughlan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaluma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaluma staying out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kaluma might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Coughlan has got the better of the exchanges.
Kaluma takes one to the side of the head.
Coughlan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Kaluma is rocked!
Kaluma drops his hands momentarily and Coughlan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaluma is still on wobbly legs! Can Coughlan finish him?
Coughlan connects with a nice cross there... Kaluma is looking wobbly and Coughlan recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Kaluma to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Coughlan jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richard Coughlan!
In his post fight interview, Richard Coughlan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.